Conan

[quote name='buff' timestamp='1493545537' post='3288989']Somebody mentioned getting a "loom" from kiogon, Is he a member here? and, if so, How would I get in touch with him? [/quote] http://basschat.co.uk/user/7835-kiogon/

Dave Wilson - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002025970885

I never understood why these classy instruments were such a niche market. Well, apart from the ugly headstocks, that is...

[quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1493729953' post='3290193'] I must say, I do really like the look of the J&D Jazz, in surf green, with maple & blocks - looks amazing [/quote] That's what mine is - and I had the headstock sprayed to match. Looks great and often gets admiring comments! As far as I am aware, the original decal was under lacquer - but after painting I applied a "Fecker Jizz Bass" Fender-alike one. I know, it's not big, clever, or even particularly amusing - but it appeals to my infantile mind!

[quote name='RickyV' timestamp='1493317303' post='3287477'] [/quote] Looking at the bass from this position, I like mine to be pointing at about the 4 o'clock position when full on. Or south-east if you prefer compass notation

[quote name='mikel' timestamp='1493292152' post='3287179'] I love the not difficult statements. Since when has difficulty had much to do with creativity and musicianship? Most semi decent guitarists now would say what Hendrix played was "Not difficult". Its not the point, Hendrix played it over 40 years ago when it was a revelation. The same with Chris. Its the note choice, placement and timing, and that tone that make it very special. [/quote] A very good point

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1493285676' post='3287104'] Thanks bud. I will try him on FaceBook. [/quote] Or if you want his mobile number, give me a shout

I know Howard reasonably well and see him now and then. Whenever one of these threads comes up some people drag up old stuff from a couple of years ago when Howard was having a bad time. Without taking sides (and I am aware that some people have reasons to feel miffed) I am fed up with getting drawn into those discussions. If anyone is genuinely interested in contacting him, I always pass on his contact details, and I am happy to act as a go-between if people want to post stuff to him and get it back again - but my offers of assistance have maybe been misconstrued. I am not responsible for Howard's behaviour!

Can we lock this one now then?

I'm staying out of it this time...

Lines. Raised, metal ones.

Rush. Can you believe the workshy drummer wanted to quit after only 43 years?!?!

[quote name='visog' timestamp='1491502014' post='3273603'] Not sure it was the very first but Fender had a production Bass V in 1965. [/quote] That had a high C though didn't it? I wonder who made the first BEADG tuned bass and when?

[quote name='Elfrasho' timestamp='1491485141' post='3273414']The jazz pickup is relatively noisy and weedy though so I'd change that. When playing bass pickup alone it definitely doesn't have as much girth as a normal pbass has. [/quote] That doesn't sound great...

[quote name='andytoad' timestamp='1491481499' post='3273378'] Ahh cool, the string spacing is quite small though? [/quote] Crikey, yes - 15mm! My four string version was 18mm, so maybe the neck on the five isn't that much wider than the four?

[quote name='andytoad' timestamp='1491477814' post='3273327'] Would this be a nice fast, slim neck? I'm not a baseball bat type of guy. [/quote] If it is anything like my old four string, very shallow (front to back) but quite wide (top to bottom). As viewed from a playing position, that is. Very flat radius. Extremely easy to set and maintain a very low action (if that is what you want). Graphite can feel a bit cold in the winter though - and even get condensation forming on it if you bring the bass from a cold car into a hot sweaty gig!

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1475428079' post='3145835'] I didn't move to Milwaukee until 1981. [/quote] So until 1981 you were...

Just had a look at the bass in question. What a beauty! Almost identical to my old four string. But isn't 1985 very early for a five string bass? I remember attending the Bass weekend in 1987, and that was the first time I'd really seen or hear fivers. They were pretty unusual even then... So who made the first five string bass? And when? I'm intrigued now...

[quote name='Chris2112' timestamp='1491428871' post='3273052'] I had a 1987 or 88 Series II 4 string a few years ago. It was a delight. Knockout tone and effortless action. A truly marvellous instrument. This one looks like a real winner too. [/quote] Indeed. I eventually parted with my 1986 series II, but I do miss the stability, sustain and general clarity of tone. Anyone who says these instruments are "sterile" is missing the point. They are hugely versatile and can growl like anything else (and yes, I've played/owned Spector and G&L basses!).